Practice Input Common Mode Range (80.1.4) - Differential Amplifier : Analysis and Numerical Examples (Contd.)(Part B)
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Input Common Mode Range

Practice - Input Common Mode Range

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the role of tail current in a differential amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about how current influences voltage in a circuit.

Question 2 Easy

Define input common mode range.

💡 Hint: Consider the operational limits of an amplifier.

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Question 1

What is the input common mode range for a differential amplifier?

The range of output voltage
The range of input voltage levels
The allowable temperature range

💡 Hint: Think about the inputs signal limits.

Question 2

True or False: The combination of BJTs and MOSFETs can be used without affecting amplifier performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how different components interact.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a differential amplifier using both BJT and MOSFET where the input common mode voltage is to be kept between 2.3V and 9V. Calculate the necessary component values.

💡 Hint: Use the relationships derived in section to calculate specific component values.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the effect of changing the tail current from 2 mA to 4 mA on output performance and common mode rejection.

💡 Hint: Reflect on current effects on amplifier efficiency.

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